Wilson et al. v. Sinclair.

The Answer of Duncan Sinclair, residing at Elrig in
Appin, Respondent to the Petition and Appeal of Archibald Wilson, John M'Lellan and James Jamieson, Individual
Partners of the late Firm of Wilson and M'Lellan, Merchants in Greenock, Appellants, was this Day brought in.

Mac Neill v. M'Neill & Jolly.

As was also, The Answer of Mrs. Mary Black M'Neill,
Spouse of Robert Jolly Esquire, Surgeon in Edinburgh,
and the said Robert Jolly for his Interest, Respondents, to
the Petition and Appeal of Malcolm MacNeill Esquire, of
Gallochilly, Appellant.

Mactavish v. Scott et al.

And also, The joint and separate Answers of William
Ainslie Turner, Accountant in Edinburgh, and Robert
Roy, Writer to the Signet in Edinburgh, to the Petition
and Appeal of John Mactavish, Solicitor in Inverness.

Lords take the Oaths.

This Day William Earl of Northesk and Charles Lord
Sinclair took the Oaths, and also took and subscribed the
Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

Slavery, Petitions for Abolition of: (Stratford upon Avon:)

Upon reading the Petition of the Protestant Dissenters
of Stratford upon Avon, of the Independent Denomination,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their
Lordships "to adopt such prompt and decisive Measures
as shall completely and for ever remove the Infamy
which now attaches to our National and Christian
Character, from our long Sanction of so cruel, demoralizing and detestable a System as Colonial Slavery is
proved to be, and thereby achieve the sublime, glorious
and Christian Work of placing Hundreds of Thousands
now in Bondage, and Millions to be born, in the same
free and happy Condition with ourselves:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Bristol:

Upon reading the Petition of the Members of the
Church and Congregation worshipping at Newfoundland
Street Chapel, in the City of Bristol, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed:

Swinford:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of
Swinford, in the County of Leicester, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed:

Welford:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of the
Independent Church and Congregation at Welford, in the
County of Northampton, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Darlington:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of
Darlington, in the County of Durham, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed:

Low Row Chapel, Swaledale:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Low Row Chapel, Swaledale, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Gunnerside Chapel, Swaledale:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Gunnerside Chapel, Swaledale, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Reeth:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Wesleyan Chapel, Reeth, in the County of
York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Wolfdale:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Minister and
Members of the Congregation of Protestant Dissenters
commonly called Independents assembling in Wolfdale,
in the Parish of Camrose, in the County of Pembroke,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Keyston:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Minister and
Members of the Congregation of Protestant Dissenters
commonly called Independents assembling in Keyston,
in the County of Pembroke, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed:

Pembroke Dock:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Minister and
Members of the Church or Society of Protestant Dissenters of the Particular Baptist Denomination meeting
for Religious Worship at Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire,
and of the Congregation with them assembling, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Fishguard:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Minister and
Members of the Congregation of Protestant Dissenters
commonly called Independents assembling at Fishguard,
in the County of Pembroke, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed:

Huggate:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Parishioners of
Huggate, in the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Lane End:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Zion Chapel, Lane End, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed:

Lane-Delph:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Mount Tabor Chapel, Lane-Delph, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Cheslyn Hay:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists of the
New Connexion worshipping at Cheslyn Hay Chapel, in
the Township of Cheslyn Hay, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Brunswick Chapel, Shelton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Minister and
Members of the Congregation of Brunswick Chapel, in
Shelton, in the County of Stafford, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed:

Upper Hanley:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Providence Chapel, Upper Hanley, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Bucknall:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of
the Township of Bucknall, in the Parish of Stoke upon
Trent, in the County of Stafford, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Cobridge:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Providence Chapel, Cobridge, whose Names
are thereunto subscribed:

Bethesda Chapel, Shelton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Bethesda Chapel, Shelton, in the Township of
Shelton, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Burslem:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Bethel Chapel, Burslem, in the County of
Stafford, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Stafford:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists of the
New Connexion worshipping at County Road Chapel,
Stafford, &c. whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Cheadle:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Zion Chapel, Cheadle, in the County of Stafford,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Tunstal:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping at Mount Tabor Chapel, Tunstal, whose Names
are thereunto subscribed:

Stone:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists of the
New Connexion worshipping at Lightwood Chapel, Township of Stone, Staffordshire, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed:

Wolstanton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Christian Society and Congregation of Methodists worshipping in the New Connexion Chapel, Wolstanton, in
the County of Stafford, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Burslem:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Minister and
Members of the Congregation of the Baptist Chapel,
Burslem, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Beaumaris:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Welsh Calvinistic Methodists
worshipping at Trinity Chapel in Beaumaris and its
Vicinity, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Chester:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Ministers and
Friends connected with the Octagon Chapel, Chester,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Thormanby:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Thormanby, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Wetherby

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Wetherby Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Dudley Hill:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Dudley Hill Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Bulmer:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Methodist Chapel, Bulmer, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Spaldington:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at their Chapel in Spaldington, in the County of
York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Kirkstall:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping in Kirkstall Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Sawden:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at their Chapel at Sawden, in the County of
York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Cross Hills:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Cross Hills,
in the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Fryup:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Wesleyan Chapel, Fryup, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Emley:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Emley Chapel, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Kelfield:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at their Chapel in Kelfield, in the Parish of Stillingfleet, in the East Riding of the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Harden:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Harden Chapel, in the Parish of Bingley,
in the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Kirby Grindabyth:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Kirby Grindabyth, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Newton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Newton Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Newton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Newton Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Uncleby:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Uncleby Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Harrogate:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Harrogate Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Clayton-Heights:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping in their Chapel at Clayton-Heights, in the
County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Gargrave:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at the Methodist Chapel, Gargrave, in the
County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Holmfirth:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Holmfirth Chapel, in the Parish of Almondbury, in the County of York, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed:

Kirbymoorside:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Kirbymoorside, in the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Camblesforth:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Camblesforth, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Greenhowhill:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Greenhowhill Chapel, in the Parish of
Ripon, in the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Brotton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at the Methodist Chapel in Brotton, in the
County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Horbury:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at a Chapel in Horbury, in the County of
York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Heckmondwike:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Heckmondwike Chapel, in the County of
York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Burley:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Burley Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Leyburn:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Leyburn Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Tanfield:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Tanfield Chapel, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Mennethorpe:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Methodist Chapel, Mennethorpe, in the
County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

South Driffield:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at their Chapel in South Driffield, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Purston:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Purston Chapel, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Glaze-dale:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Wesleyan Chapel, Glaze-dale, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Cottingwith:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Cottingwith Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Deadmanstone:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Deadmanstone Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Middleham:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Middleham Chapel, in the North Riding of
the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Greasborough:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Methodist Chapel, Greasborough, in the
County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Silkstone:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Silkstone Chapel, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Thwing:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at their Chapel in Thwing, in the County of
York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Thixendale:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Thixendale, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Baimbridge:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Baimbridge Chapel, in the North Riding of
the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Caselton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Wesleyan Chapel, Caselton, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Nawton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Nawton, in
the County of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Barlby:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists at
Barlby, in the East Riding of the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Lee Moor, Wakefield:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at a Chapel situate at Lee Moor, in the Parish
of Wakefield, in the County of York, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed:

Baildon:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at the Wesleyan Chapel, Baildon, in the County
of York, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Sicklinghall:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Sicklinghall Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Sutton:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Sutton Chapel, in the County of York, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Beckwithshaw:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of a
Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists worshipping at Beckwithshaw Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Hemsley:

And also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members
of a Society and Congregation of Wesleyan Methodists
worshipping at Hemsley Chapel, in the County of York,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed; severally praying their Lordships "to adopt forthwith the most
decisive and effectual Measures for securing the early
and utter Extinction of Slavery in the British Colonies:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petitions do lie on the
Table.

Staindrop:

A Petition of the Members of the Congregation of
Dissenters worshipping at the Independent Chapel in
Staindrop, in the County of Durham, was presented and
read; praying their Lordships "to adopt forthwith the
most decisive and effectual Measures for securing the
early and utter Extinction of British Colonial Slavery:"

Ordered, That the said Petition be received as the
Petition of "Samuel Jackson Minister," and "Thomas
Thornton Deacon," who only have signed it.

Youghall:

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of the
Town of Youghall and its Vicinity, belonging to the
Body of Protestant Dissenters called Independents, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships,
"That so foul a Crime as buying, selling, and holding
our Fellow Creatures in Bondage, may be removed
from the British Sceptre by such immediate Measures
as in their Lordships Wisdom may be devised:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Compton Ashburn:

Upon reading the Petition of the Members of the
Congregation assembling in Sion Chapel, in the late
Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, Compton Ashburn,
Derbyshire, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships "for the Appointment of a Day, not
distant, after which all Children born within the British
Dominions shall be free, whilst at the same Time
every Step is taken for the Emancipation of the Slaves
themselves:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Wimborne-Minster:

Upon reading the Petition of the Protestant Dissenters
of the Baptist Denomination assembling at WimborneMinster, Dorsetshire, and others, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships "to adopt
effectual Measures for the immediate and total Abolition of Slavery throughout the Colonies of the Empire;
and that they will especially be pleased to make Provision for declaring free all the Children of His
Majesty's Subjects who shall be born after an early
Day to be appointed by Parliament, and for effectually
protecting such Children from any Claims that may be
made to them as Slaves:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Poole:

Upon reading the Petition of the Ministers and
Members of the Congregation of the Independent Denomination of Dissenters in the Town and County of Poole,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their
Lordships "to adopt such Measures as shall speedily
and effectually extend the Blessings of the British Consituation to the hapless Negroes, who themselves, or
whose Progenitors, have been cruelly torn from the Land
of their Fathers, and consigned, without any alleged
Fault of theirs, to the Horrors of Slavery, amidst those
whose chief Boast has been their own Political and
Civil Freedom:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

King-Sutton & Newbottle:

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of KingSutton and Newbottle, in the County of Northampton,
whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying, "That
the Exertions of their Lordships and of the Government may never be abated until the African Slave
Trade, which the Laws of this Country have declared
to be Piracy, shall be effectually extinguished:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Great Gidding:

Upon reading the Petition of the Protestant Dissenters
of the Baptist Denomination of Great Gidding, Huntingdonshire, and its Vicinity, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed; praying their Lordships "to adopt speedy
and effectual Measures for putting an end to the Practice
of converting British-born Subjects into Slaves in the
Colonies of Great Britain:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Horndon:

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of Horndon, Essex, and its Neighbourhood, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships "to adopt
immediate Measures for putting an end to the System
of Slavery in every Dominion under the British
Crown:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Clapton:

Upon reading the Petition of the Minister and Members of the Congregation of Protestant Dissenters of the
Chapel at Clapton, in the Parish of St. John at Hackney,
in the County of Middlesex, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed; praying their Lordships "to take the Subject
of Negro Slavery into their immediate Consideration,
and to pass such Laws for the total Extinction of the
same as in their Lordships Wisdom shall be deemed
requisite:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Dundalk:

Upon reading the Petition of the Members and Friends
of the Wesleyan Methodist Society of Dundalk, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships,
"That such Measures may be adopted at an early Stage
of the present Session as will effectually, though
gradually, abolish Slavery in every Part of His Majesty's
Dominions:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Kinghorn:

Upon reading the Petition of the Magistrates, Town
Council, Heritors, Burgesses and Inhabitants of the Royal
Burgh and Parish of Kinghorn, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships, "That such
Measures may be adopted as shall seem best fitted to lead
to the total Abolition of Slavery throughout the British
Colonies as soon as practicable; that in the mean time
the more grievous Oppressions to which the Slaves are
subjected be removed, especially such as interfere with
their Religious and Moral Improvement; and that the
Children born of Slaves shall be declared free:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Yoxall, &c:

Upon reading the Petition of the Clergy and other
Inhabitants of the Parishes of Yoxall, Hamstall and
Tatenhill, including Barton and Whichnor, in the County
of Stafford, whose Names are thereunto subscribed;
praying their Lordships "to adopt without Delay such
Measures as, with equitable Regard to the Interests of
the Colonists, may determinately provide for the
immediate Mitigation and speedy Extinction of Slavery
throughout the British Empire:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Baptists, Hanley:

Upon reading the Petition of the Ministers, Deacons
and People constituting the Congregation of Protestant
Dissenters worshipping in the Baptist Chapel, Hanley,
Staffordshire, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Lane End:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members of
the Congregation of Protestant Dissenters worshipping
in Caroline Street Chapel, Lane End, Staffordshire, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed:

Hope Chapel, Shelton:

And also, Upon reading the Petition of the Minister,
Deacons and People constituting the Congregation of
Protestant Dissenters worshipping in Hope Chapel,
Shelton, Staffordshire, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; severally praying their Lordships "to take into
their earliest and most serious Consideration the
Condition of the Slave Population in the British
Colonies, and to adopt such Measures as shall lead,
in the most speedy and effectual Manner, to the
entire Abolition of Slavery in the West India Islands,
and in every Colony under the Dominion of the British
Crown:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petitions do lie on the
Table.

Stone:

Upon reading the Petition of the Members of the
Methodist Congregation assembling at Zoar Chapel,
Stone, in the County of Stafford, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying, "That their Lordships will
immediately adopt Measures for the utter Extinction
of Slavery, and the Extension of all the Blessings of
Freedom to the utmost Limits of the British Empire:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Tabernacle, Hanley:

Upon reading the Petition of the Pastor, Deacons and
other Members of the Church and Congregation meeting
in the Tabernacle, Hanley, Staffordshire, whose Names
are thereunto subscribed:

Burslem:

And also, Upon reading the Petition of the Members
of the Church and Congregation meeting in Nile Street,
Burslem, Staffordshire, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; severally praying, "That their Lordships will
immediately adopt those Measures which shall at once
and for ever put an end to the appalling and unchristian
System of Slavery:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petitions do lie on the
Table.

Chesham:

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of the
Town of Chesham and its Vicinity, in the County of
Buckingham, whose Names are thereunto subscribed;
praying their Lordships, "That, forthwith determining
to "loose the Bands of Wickedness-to undo the heavy
Burdens-to let the oppressed go free, and to break
every Yoke," they will immediately pass a Law for the
early and utter Extinction of Slavery under the British
Crown and Sceptre:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Lutterworth:

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of Lutterworth and its Vicinity, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed:

Rugby.

And also, Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants
of the Town of Rugby, in the County of Warwick, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed; severally praying their
Lordships "to take the System of Negro Slavery into
their immediate Consideration, with a view to its
Extinction at the earliest possible Period; and to enact
without Delay such Laws as shall effectually secure
the Slaves from Violence and Wrong, encourage and
protect Marriage, prevent the Separation of Families,
ensure the undisturbed Enjoyment of the Sabbath as
a Day of Rest, and give free Access to the Means of
Christian Instruction:"

Upon reading the Petition of The Right Honorable
Sir John Sinclair Baronet; praying their Lordships, "That
a most important Subject connected with the Improvement of Agriculture, and the Employment of Labourers
therein, may be taken into deliberate Consideration by
the House, viz. The Promotion of the Division of
Waste Lands by a general Law, and the placing the
Capital necessary for their Cultivation within the Reach
of the Owners and Occupiers of the Soil, at a moderate
Rate of Interest, and without Danger that the Principal
should be called in while the Interest continued to be
paid; and the Erection of a Company, under the
Authority of a Charter from the Crown, or by Act of
Parliament, to lend the Funds necessary for carrying
the Plan into Effect:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Lords summoned.

Ordered, That all the Lords be summoned to attend
the Service of the House on Monday next.

Balmer v. Hogarth et al.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause wherein Thomas Balmer
is Appellant, and John Hogarth Esquire, and others,
are Respondents, ex-parte, the Respondents not having
put in their Answer to the said Appeal, though peremptorily Ordered so to do:"

It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause ex-parte, by Counsel at the Bar, on the first vacant
Day for Causes after those already appointed, unless the
Respondents put in their Answer thereto in the mean
time.

Balmer v. Hogarth.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause wherein Thomas Balmer
is Appellant, and John Hogarth Esquire is Respondent,
ex-parte, the Respondent not having put in his Answer
to the said Appeal, though peremptorily Ordered so
to do:"

It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause
ex-parte, by Counsel at the Bar, on the first vacant Day
for Causes after those already appointed, unless the Respondent puts in his Answer thereto in the mean time.

Gaywood v. M'Keand.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause wherein George Charles
Gaywood is Appellant, and Anthony M'Keand is Respondent, ex-parte, the Respondent not having put in
his Answer to the said Appeal, though peremptorily
Ordered so to do:"

It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause
ex-parte, by Counsel at the Bar, on the first vacant Day
for Causes after those already appointed, unless the Respondent puts in his Answer thereto in the mean time.

Mackenzie v. Gilchrist:

Upon reading the Petition of Murdo Mackenzie
Esquire, Appellant in a Cause depending in this House,
to which Dugald Gilchrist is Respondent; praying their
Lordships, "That he may have Leave to withdraw his
Appeal on Payment of the Respondent's Costs, the
Agent for the Respondent having signed the said
Petition as consenting thereto:"

Appeal withdrawn.

It is Ordered, That the Petitioner be at liberty to
withdraw his said Appeal, on Payment of the Respondent's Costs, as desired.

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of the
Town and Neighbourhood of Wisbech, in the Isle of Ely,
in the County of Cambridge, whose Names are thereunto
subscribed; praying their Lordships "to take such
Measures for the Repeal of the Tax on Seaborne
Coals as to them shall seem meet:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants and
Householders of the Town and Parish of Holsworthy, in
the County of Devon, and its Vicinity, whose Names are
thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships "either
totally to repeal the existing partial and oppressive
Duty on Coals for Fuel carried Coastway, or lay it on
at the Pit's Mouth, whereby it would not be so
partially felt:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Parliamentary & Burgh Reform, Petitions respecting: (Auchtermuchty:)

Upon reading the Petition of the Magistrates and
Town Council of the Royal Burgh of Auchtermuchty,
County of Fife, under their Common Seal; praying,
That their Lordships will adopt such Measures as will
remedy the Evils in the present Representative System
of the Royal Burghs of Scotland, and prove acceptable
to the Burgesses, Inhabitants and others interested in
the Prosperity of the Burghs of Scotland:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Glasgow:

Upon reading the Petition of the Inhabitants of
Glasgow and Vicinity, whose Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships "to reflect on the
anomalous Condition in which the Members of the
Legislature are placed with regard to the advanced and
increasing Intelligence of the People, and be pleased
to adopt Measures to extend the Elective Franchise on
a Scale worthy of the Age, embracing all who contribute to the Support of National Institutions, and
establish a full, fair and free Representation of the
People in the Commons House of Parliament, that it
may concentrate the Voice, Interests and Experience
of the whole British Nation:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Cupar:

Upon reading the Petition of the Guildry Incorporation
of the Royal Burgh of Cupar, Fife, in General Meeting
assembled; praying their Lordships "to take such Steps
as may appear to them necessary for making such a
Change in the Constitutions of the Royal Burghs of
Scotland as will vest in the Tenants and Owners of
Burgh Property, paying or receiving a certain Yearly
Rent, the Power of electing their Magistrates and
Council as well as their Representatives to Parliament,
and that by Ballot:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Guildry Incorporation, Arbroath:

Upon reading the Petition of the Members of the
Guildry Incorporation of the Royal Burgh of Arbroath,
in Scotland, whose Names are thereunto subscribed;
praying their Lordships "to adopt such Measures for
extending the Elective Franchise as will secure to the
People a full and free Representation in Parliament:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Magistrates, &c. Arbroath.

Upon reading the Petition of the Magistrates and
Town Council of the Royal Burgh of Arbroath, whose
Names are thereunto subscribed; praying their Lordships
"to take the Subject of Parliamentary and Burgh
Reform under their early Consideration, to extend the
Elective Franchise, and make such other needful and
salutary Alterations and Amendments as to their
Lordships may seem proper:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition do lie on the
Table.

Judgment & Execution Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during
Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the more speedy Judgment and
Execution in Actions brought in His Majesty's Courts
of Law at Westminster."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

And The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and
made several Amendments thereto, which he was ready
to report, when the House will please to receive the
same."

Ordered, That the said Report be received To-morrow.

Interpleader Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during
Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable Courts of Law to give Relief
against adverse Claims made upon Persons having no
Interest in the Subject of such Claims."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

And The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and
made several Amendments thereto, which he was ready
to report, when the House will please to receive the
same."

Ordered, That the said Report be received To-morrow.

Prohibition & Mandamus Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during
Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled "An Act to improve the Proceedings in Prohibition
and on Writs of Mandamus."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

And The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and
made several Amendments thereto, which he was ready
to report, when the House will please to receive the
same."

Ordered, That the said Report be received To-morrow.

Arbitration Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during
Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for settling Controversies by Arbitration."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

And The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and
made several Amendments thereto, which he was ready
to report, when the House will please to receive the
same."

Ordered, That the said Report be received To-morrow.

Witnesses Examination Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during
Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable Courts of Law to order the
Examination of Witnesses upon Interrogatories and
otherwise."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

And The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and
directed him to report the same to the House, without
any Amendment."